| Dear Neighbor,
We are working through the one of the most challenging times in our city, certainly in my memory. No matter how we feel about the indictments - or lack thereof - handed down by the Grand Jury, we cannot let those emotions turn to anger directed at harming other people, our neighbors, or the public servants working each day to protect our streets.
In the wake of the deaths of Breonna Taylor, David McAtee and the subsequent protests, your Louisville Metro Council has made policy changes regarding warrants, body cameras, and accountability for command decisions. We have launched investigations. We are working to find solutions that shed light on this terrible tragedy and institute change.
Our city is still in pain over the loss of one of our daughters. We should not let that pain and anger bring about only more destruction and violence. We have had enough of that. Please be safe, keep your family safe, and pray for brighter days ahead.
In hope,
 Brent T. Ackerson
26th District Councilman
P.S. Our office is practicing social distancing always and remote working when possible. The best way to contact our office with a concern or request is via email. We will address your communications as quickly as we can. Thanks, in advance, for your understanding during these uncertain times.
From the Mayor's Office:
Mayor Fischer has imposed a county-wide curfew each night from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. This curfew will extend throughout the weekend as we continue to take precautions to allow for the peaceful, lawful expression of the First Amendment while also protecting public safety. We encourage everyone to begin heading home by 8 p.m. unless you are commuting to work, a house of worship for services, or seeking medical attention. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our city safe.
Last week, work is wrapped up on a long-anticipated paving project in our District. Bashford Manor Lane has been refreshed as promised. Here are a couple photos from neighbor Joanne Milo.
We are aware of the damage to the brick entrance columns that occurred during this work. Public Works is addressing this issue.
If you ever have paving suggestions or sidewalk repair needs, please email Jeff Noble (Jeff.Noble@LouisvilleKY.gov) in our office to see what we can do to get those addressed. As you might imagine, things are taking longer than usual with the pandemic, and they weren't speedy before then. The Public Works department truly has a lot of work to do in our City.
Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sun Valley Park, 10401 Lower River Road
ACCEPTED ITEMS
- Electronics (up to 3 items) - recycled
- Metal & appliances (no refrigerators or any items containing coolant) - recycled
- Passenger tires (up to 4) - recycled
- Household recyclables (follow curbside rules) - recycled
- Yard waste (follow curbside rules) - composted
- Large household items - landfill
- Paper shredding - recycled
- Prescription medication - disposed properly
NOT ACCEPTED
- Garbage, loose debris
- Concrete, bricks, rocks
- Construction materials
- Refrigerators or items containing coolant
- Paint
- Batteries
- Tree trunks
- Light bulbs
- Boats
- Hot tubs
- Household hazardous waste
- Items from businesses
- Items on trailers greater than 10 feet in length
COVID-19 POLICIES
- Staff will wear personal protective equipment, including face coverings, and will stay at least 6 feet away from citizens.
- Citizens should remain in their vehicle if possible and must wear a face covering if exiting their vehicle.
These events are made possible through a partnership between the Louisville/Jefferson County Waste Management District, the Department of Public Works Solid Waste Management division, and Metro Council.
Location: 405 Browns Lane
Application Type: Variance for accessory structure in the side yard
Meeting Date: Sept. 28, 2020
Meeting Time: 1pm
Virtual Login: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
 Don’t have internet access? Please call 574-6230 to find out how to connect to the meeting by telephone.
If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. Friday, September 25, 2020.
For residents of the Urban Services District, the next large item set out weekend is coming up! Oct 2-4, set out your bulky items for pick-up, but be mindful that the Public Works Department has been strictly enforcing guidelines and they will leave anything outside those guidelines behind.
Click to edit this Get your personalized waste calendar in the My Schedule section below. You may also sign up for reminders of large item/junk collection, recycling, yard waste, garbage and more. On your cellphone? Download the Recycle Coach app now by visiting the Google Play or App Store.
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There's no better way to get involved in your community than making sure you know the latest information on happenings in your neighborhood. You can easily do that by joining your neighborhood association. We are happy to highlight them in our newsletter, starting with the Bon Air Neighborhood Association. If you are a neighborhood leader and want your association featured, please email our office.
If you live in the Bon Air Neighorhood, please join the Bon Air Neighborhood Association (BANA) and support advocacy and revitalization efforts in your neighborhood. Annual dues are $20.00 per year per household. Please send your payment to BANA PO Box 34262 Louisville KY 40201.
Our previous accomplishments include the mural at Bardstown Road and the Watterson. Our current efforts are around arts development and the building of a performance stage in Farnsley Park. Our current board is David Houvenagle, President Charlaine Reynolds Vice President, Lois Judd, Secretary, Joanne Milo, Treasure. You can follow us on Facebook.
David Houvenagle, President Bon Air Neighborhood Association
TreesLouisville is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 700 free trees to Louisville residents. This is the fourth round of a partnership that has delivered 2,975 trees in the past year at no cost to residents. These trees will have a significant impact on energy savings, carbon sequestration, and improved water quality for decades to come. This program estimates where a tree planted on your property will provide maximum benefits. Trees should arrive in late October or early November, just in time for the tree planting season.
The following species are available:
Tulip Poplar
Willow Oak
Blackgum
Sycamore
American Beech
Sugar Maple
Redbud
Community Canopy is one of the ways TreesLouisville confronts the estimated yearly loss of 54,000 trees in our city, mostly on residential properties. We continue to advocate for Louisvillians to plant trees as a proven strategy to combat the urban heat island effect and clean
our water and air. Visit www.arborday.org/treeslouisville to reserve your tree today!
WHO: TreesLouisville
WHAT: Community Canopy Program
WHERE: www.arborday.org/treeslouisville
WHEN: Shipments expected late October/early November
502-208-8746
http://www.TreesLouisville.org
The Department of Economic Development’s Small Business Team is accepting applications for a new low-interest loan program, the Small Business COVID-19 Relief Loan Program.
The $2.8 million revolving loan fund is designed to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19 and aims to meet businesses’ immediate cash flow needs quickly through a shortened application process and additional meetings of the METCO Board, the oversight
body that will approve the loans.
Through the new program, small businesses can receive a 66-month loan of up to $50,000, with no payments and zero interest for the first six months and 2 percent interest starting in month seven. There will be no prepayment penalty for early payoff.
- If approved, the borrower must agree to receive financial coaching within 90 days of closing and will be required to report proof of fund usage on a quarterly basis for the life of the loan.
- The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Loan Program was created using grant funds recently awarded
by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.
- For more information and a link to the application, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/louisvilleforward/
small-business-covid-19-relief-loan-program or call 502.574.4140.
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Want to vote absentee in the November election because you are concerned about contracting or spreading COVID-19? The portal to request an absentee ballot is now open at https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/govoteky.
ABSENTEE VOTING:
Now through October 9, 2020, individuals concerned about contracting or spreading the coronavirus may request an absentee ballot via an online portal. To ensure all votes are counted, absentee ballots are required to be postmarked by Election Day, November 3, and received by November 6. For those concerned about postal delays, County Clerks will offer secure drop boxes to deposit absentee ballots. Locations will be announced.
EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING:
Early in-person voting will be available beginning on October 13, for three weeks before the election. Anyone will be able to vote early at their County Clerk's office, with no excuse needed. Jefferson County early voting locations will be announced later.
ELECTION DAY VOTING:
There will be polling places on Election Day but the number and locations are still to be determined.
Consider signing up to be an election officer! The Jefferson County Clerk is seeking both Democrats and Republicans to fill positions on November 3, in order to have more polling locations open for people who will vote in person. More information is here.
This week, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the launch of the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund website, teamkyhherf.ky.gov, where Kentuckians now can visit and apply for assistance.
Kentuckians can visit the site to seek information on how to obtain a portion of $15 million in federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act money the Governor pledged to support the Healthy at Home Eviction Relief Fund. Details of the application of the funds include:
- Eligible landlords can be reimbursed for missed rent payments and receive some advance rent payments to keep tenants in their homes;
- For eligible tenants, the program pays up to 90 percent of past-due rent and may also cover up to two months of future rent;
- For approved applications, payments will be made directly to eligible landlords; and
- Kentuckians may submit applications beginning today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020.
On Friday, Gov. Beshear, who has taken repeated steps to keep people from being evicted at the height of the pandemic, updated the state’s executive order on evictions to reflect the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s moratorium on residential evictions through Dec. 31.
Under the CDC order, a tenant who signs and submits a declaration to his or her landlord about the inability to timely pay rent cannot be evicted. However, the declaration is required in order to prevent an eviction. Like the Governor’s prior executive orders on evictions, the CDC order does not relieve anyone of the obligation to pay rent or comply with any other obligation under a tenancy, lease or similar contract. The CDC order allows landlords to charge and collect fees, penalties and interest for failure to timely pay rent, but prohibits evictions for nonpayment or late payment of such fees, penalties or interest.
The Louisville Free Public Library is pleased to announce that the Main Library will be open for in-person computer access by appointment starting Monday, August 17 and the Southwest, South Central, and Northeast regionals starting Tuesday, August 18. The browsing of books and other materials will not be permitted at this time.
Computer access is by appointment only and restricted to 90 minutes per day. Limited free printing and faxing services will also be available by appointment. To make an appointment, patrons should call a participating library location at the numbers listed below. All regionals will have 90 minute appointments:
Phone calls for appointments should be made to the preferred location, during the hours listed above.
In order to reopen safely to in-person visits, the Library has reconfigured furniture, computer stations, and equipment to ensure safe physical distancing can be maintained. It has also procured sufficient personal protective equipment and sanitizing supplies and implemented enhanced cleaning protocols. Masks and temperature checks will be required to enter library facilities. The Library will have masks available for patrons who arrive without them.
We appreciate your patience and continued support and we look forward to serving you at the Library.
Become an Olmsted Parks Conservancy Park Steward! Are you passionate about Louisville's Olmsted Parks and looking for a way to give back?
The next Park Steward Training program begins on September 8, where volunteers can attend a series of virtual lectures and in-park training to learn more about Park History, Horticultural Techniques, Plant Identification, and Landscape Management, all while meeting amazing new people and getting the opportunity to exercise ownership over these greenspaces you care about.
The one-time enrollment fee, a $50 donation to Olmsted Parks Conservancy, covers costs to produce the lectures, training, and materials. Scholarships are available for those interested.
Learn more and reserve your spot at https://www.olmstedparks.org/news/park-steward-training-fall-2020/.
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Eviction Prevention COVID-19 Relief Fund aims to aid low-to-moderate income households that are delinquent on rent payments as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will pay for up to three months of rent for households facing COVID-related delinquencies.
Individual households may begin applying for rental assistance through the Office of Resilience and Community Services immediately. To be eligible, households must earn at or below 60 percent of the area median income ($45,840 annually for a family of four) and have had their income impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Households can begin the application process here: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/one-louisville-fund-online-application.
Beginning July 1, Landlords may apply for assistance on behalf of their tenants to the Office of Housing. To be eligible, the landlord must:
- Be currently registered on the Rental Registry.
- Have no outstanding code violations for the property for which rent is being paid.
- Waive all late fees, fines, and penalties.
- Forgo evictions for assisted tenants for 60 days after assistance is provided.
- Provide pre-COVID-19 rent rolls to document delinquency rates before and after the pandemic.
Funding will be prioritized for affordable housing units (households at or below 60% of area median income) or properties with more than 50% of their units in the Housing Choice Vouchers Program.
Landlords will be required to submit the following documentation:
- Information about the property, including its tax ID number, ownership and delinquency rates
- W-9
- An eviction prevention application worksheet
- Certification of non-payment of rent signed by each tenant for whom assistance is requested
- Copy of each tenant’s ledger for whom you are claiming to be reimbursed for delinquencies
- Copy of Recorded LURA or Recorded Deed Restriction
- Accounts Receivable Report for period January 1, 2020 to current
- Copy of Final 8609 (if a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project)
- Executed and Notarized Landlord Tenant Rental Assistance Certification
To find out more information and apply, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/develop-louisville/eviction-prevention.
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The application will open for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, and more details will be provided on that date. Applicants must have a business located within Louisville/Jefferson County. At least 50 percent of the funds will be spent in low-to-moderate income census tracts.
Purpose of the Fund
The Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants program is designed to help prevent business closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to preserve the hundreds of fun and funky businesses that make Louisville unique.
Grant Program Funding
Louisville Metro Government’s FY21 operating budget includes up to $21 million in federal CARES funding for Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grants.
Amount of Grants
The program will provide eligible businesses with grants up to $50,000 based on demonstrated impact from COVID-19.
Eligible Business Criteria
Businesses meeting the following criteria will be eligible for a grant:
- Businesses with 20 full-time employees or fewer as of March 16, 2020
- Non-retail businesses with 50 full-time employees or fewer that have remained closed or whose business activity have been severely restricted under state executive order dated March 25, 2020
- Businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
- Businesses must be located in Louisville/Jefferson County
- Businesses must be in good standing with Louisville Metro Revenue Commission
Industries of focus include retail (including direct services), food service, arts & entertainment, recreation, and childcare.
Grant Use
The funds may only be used for the following business expenses:
- Payroll
- Utilities
- Lease/mortgage assistance
- Fixed cost support – to include debt service (interest only), business insurance, other fixed costs
- Technology for online platform to allow online sales
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